Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs HP Elite 8300
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP Elite 8300, Core i5-3570, 8GB, 256GB SSD
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
HP Elite 8300, Core i5-3570, 8GB, 256GB SSD
This refurbished HP Elite 8300 is a fantastic value for basic computing needs like browsing, email, and banking. Users praise its fast SSD, quiet operation, and clean Windows 10 Pro installation. While integrated graphics suffice for everyday tasks, one reviewer notes the processor differs from the listing. Overall, it's a highly recommended budget-friendly machine.
Pros
- Fast SSD
- Great value for money
- Quiet operation
- Clean Windows 10 Pro installation
- Easy setup
Cons
- Different processor than listed
- Integrated graphics only
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP Elite 8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5-3570 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 7.60 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7 | 10★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.0b |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x Display Port 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
HP Elite 8300, Core i5-3570, 8GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.